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Newport County and East Bay Performing Arts

Newport Music Festival

Festivals

Fodor's Choice

Published 07/11/2016

Fodor's Review

A great way to experience one of the Newport mansions is at one of the 60 or so classical music concerts presented every July during the Newport Music Festival. Morning, afternoon, evening—even midnight—performances by world-class artists are scheduled at the Elms, the Breakers, and other venues. Selected works are chosen from 19th-century chamber music, vocal repertoire, and Romantic-era piano literature. Every year features at least one American debut and a tribute to a composer.